Eye cream wasn’t a mainstay in my skin-care routine until my 30s. I’ve written several articles on eye cream over the years, and dermatologists love to debate whether it’s a necessary step. Admittedly, I leaned toward “unnecessary” until that one morning when I woke up and saw a new level of tired eyes in the mirror. When that collagen loss begins to strike, skin changes can seemingly appear overnight. That’s how I felt about the skin under my eyes, and that’s when I really started embracing potent eye creams. And, I was excited to see a noticeable change. So ask me now, as a 37-year-old mom of two, and yes, I label eye cream as “necessary.” SOBEL SKIN Rx Triple Oligo Peptide Eye Cream caught my eye because it’s packed with peptides, which I look for, and targets multiple concerns. Here’s my honest review.
The Benefits of This Peptide Eye Cream
Formulated with a unique blend of three oligo peptides, this nongreasy cream targets several concerns in one step. It reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles, hydrates dry skin, and minimizes puffiness to make eyes look less tired and more awake. Over time, the area looks smoother, firmer and more youthful. Its able to achieve all this thanks to the brand’s patented SD-100 delivery system.
According to the brand, SD-100 “mimics the healthy skin structure you see in teenagers, and in doing so, works synergistically with the skin to ensure better absorption of active ingredients than traditional creams. Mirroring the skin’s natural, multi-lamellar matrix allows the ingredients to penetrate on a time-released basis.” This means the skin gets continuous benefits for a longer period of time without irritation.
In addition to the peptides, which help boost collagen production to firm and tighten skin, the eye cream also features hydrating hyaluronic acid. Cucumber extract was added to lend a hand in decreasing in the look of dark circles and puffiness, and eyebright extract helps the delicate skin around the eyes look tighter and less fatigued.
How to Use It
Apply it under your eyes, along your orbital bone, morning and night. If crow’s-feet are a concern, make sure to massage it in that area as well. I like that the texture isn’t sticky or greasy and absorbs well. It also doesn’t pill under my makeup if I use it in the morning.
